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1) Duel
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A rivalry between sisters culminates in a fencing duel in this funny and emotional debut graphic novel sure to appeal to readers of Raina Telgemeier and Shannon Hale. Sixth grader Lucy loves fantasy novels and is brand-new to middle school. GiGi is the undisputed queen bee of eighth grade (as well as everything else she does). They’ve only got one thing in common: fencing. Oh, and they’re sisters. They never got along super well, but ever since...
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"For Nate Wright, conflict is a way of life. He tangles with Gina, the editor of the school newspaper, after she rejects his comic strip. He can?t get on the same page with his snooty study partners as they cram for the final exam. And once he hears that Mr. Rosa?s job is on the line, Nate even takes on the all-powerful school board. But when a challenger threatens Nate?s status as the owner of P.S. 38?s filthiest locker, our hero may have met his...
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Shy Azemichi Shijima has secretly been studying the art of comedy. His outgoing classmate Taiyo Higashikata has big dreams of being funny but no follow-through. When the two team up, they just might take the comedy world by storm! Azemichi and Taiyo are One-Way Ticket to the Top, the final performers of the Wara-1 Koshien prelims! Between Azemichi's carefully scripted comedy and Taiyo's flawless acting, they've got the perfect routine to win over...
Series
Bocchi the rock! volume 2
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Hitori "Bocchi" Gotoh once played guitar in solitude, but ever since Nijika roped her into joining Kessoku Band, she's started to emerge from her shell...kinda. She may still be a nervous wreck, but with a show or two under her belt, a part-time job, and even some real-life friends, those rocker fantasies don't seem so unrealistic anymore! However, the band's about to face its biggest challenge yet-performing onstage at the school festival! Can Bocchi...
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"What was supposed to be a fun barbecue quickly turns sour when Hina overhears Ryou and Shinohara talking about their history together. It's up to Ryou to sort out this misunderstanding before it hurts his relationship with his childhood friend, but the girls just can't seem to get back into high spiritsthough Mana has the perfect plan to change that! Meanwhile, Hina is ready to make a move of her own-but what could it be?!"--
Series
Insomniacs after school volume 3
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Summer is swiftly approaching for sleepless high schoolers Nakami and Magari. Now members of their school's revived astronomy club, they're busy preparing for their first official club event, a meteor shower watch party! The city's annual fireworks festival is also coming up, and Nakami has promised to go with Magari. Every sleepless night brings the two closer, and their first high school summer promises to strengthen their bond even more..."--
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Saku Chitose is living the good life. He's got his friends, his harem of hotties, and his haters. What more could he ask for? However... his reputation as a problem-solver may be more trouble than it's worth. So when a teacher saddles him with the task of bringing a shut-in back to school, it's not like he can just brush it off. But no sweat! After all, there's nothing he can't handle... right?" --
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"When Kenta Yamazaki, former shut-in and all-around loser, asks Saku Chitose to teach him how to become popular at school...Saku can't quite refuse. After all, he's the man who works magic and takes care of things--everybody's hero. Under his instruction, Kenta faces a head-to-toe transformation from the way he talks to his fashion choices. Will he finally start living the dream? Or is the life of a popular kid harder than he thought?"--
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Enter: Hatori Matsuzaki, the heroine of this love story. And her hero? Rita Terasaka, an infamous hottie with a (hidden) heart of gold. Sure, he might be a notorious playboy, but she's got nothing to worry about--after all, he's never serious about any of his paramours. Besides, she knows him better, has been by his side longer, and loves him so much more than anyone else possibly could. Okay, so she might not be dating him just this second, but...
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Someone at the culture festival has figured out Himari and Mio's switcheroo--but Mio's only got Asaka on her mind! There's a popular legend that if two people hold hands during the culture festival after-party, they'll become a loving couple...so things might just work out if she plays her cards right on their date! Inspired by her friend's resolve, Shizuku decides to confess her feelings to Tsukiyono-who seems to be hiding a secret of his own. As...
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Fed up with being hopelessly single, high schooler Erika makes up a boyfriend to fit in. When her lies start to unravel, her schoolmate Kyoya offers to be her pretend boyfriend--for a price. With no other choice, Erika finds herself at the mercy of a blackhearted prince! But is Kyoya truly as blackhearted as he seems? School's back in session, and though Erika is thrilled to see Kyoya again, she totally bombs her midyear exams. Faced with the prospect...
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The jig is up--Tsukiyono and Asaka discovered Himari and Mio's secret! Now that the twins have been found out, the two boys have their own confessions to make. But skies aren't clear for Himari just yet, as her fears still cloud her mind. Will she be able to overcome her trauma and reclaim her fun high school years?"--provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Spy school the graphic novel volume 3
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"During a spy school game of Capture the Flag, twelve-year-old Ben Ripley accidentally shoots a live mortar into the principal’s office—and immediately gets himself expelled. Not long after going back to the boring real world, Ben gets an offer to join evil crime organization SPYDER. And he accepts. Ben can tell he’s a key part of their sinister plan, but he’s not quite sure what the plan is. Can Ben figure out what SPYDER is up to—and...
Series
Insomniacs after school volume 4
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Two sleepless teenagers find kinship as they escape to their school's astronomy observatory. Unable to sleep at night, Ganta Nakami is cranky in class and unpopular with his classmates. He discovers that the school observatory, once used by the now-defunct astronomy club, may be the perfect place for a nap--but he's not alone. Fellow insomniac Isaki Magari is willing to share the observatory with Nakami, and a friendship between the two begins as...
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"High school girl Erika may be on Kyoya's leash, but she's determined to break free and unleash his heart! Fed up with being hopelessly single, high schooler Erika makes up a boyfriend to fit in. When her lies start to unravel, her schoolmate Kyoya offers to be her pretend boyfriend--for a price. With no other choice, Erika finds herself at the mercy of a blackhearted prince! But is Kyoya truly as blackhearted as he seems? When Kyoya learns Erika...
Author
Series
Publisher
Viz Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The terrifying fusion of Tomura and All For One now seems unstoppable. Since the villains have the upper hand, even the president of the United States is considering the unthinkable--capitulating to Tomura. But Mirko, Edgeshot, and Jeanist are still on the scene, holding on for dear life. The heroes' big plan was always to pit Midoriya against Tomura, and when the young hero finally arrives and sees what's happened, all bets are off--Midoriya's ready...
Author
Series
Publisher
Viz Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The plan to engage the villains on the heroes' terms has mostly succeeded. Now in different locations around Japan, the heroes and U.A. students take on the villains in all-out battles! First, Todoroki squares off against Dabi with terrifying intensity. Elsewhere, Endeavor and Hawks hope to turn the tables on All For One, but the villain mastermind has one last trick up his sleeve. Finally, it's Tomura's new and improved body versus the crew at the...
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Hatori decides to follow her rival-in-love's example and become a kind and proper heroine, and Hiromitsu's cousin Moe has offered her services to help Hatori get the guy...Well, that was the plan, at least, until Moe also falls for Rita's charms! With Moe using every weapon in her arsenal to seduce Rita, Hatori must decide whether to take her cues from the ever-dignified Adachi or to follow her instincts and cut Moe down to size!"--
Author
Series
Blue stars volume 1
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"When cousins Riley Halfmoon and Maya Dawn move to Urbanopolis to live with their activist grandma, they get off to a rocky start. Outgoing Riley misses her Muscogee cousins but is sure that she and Maya will be instant BFFs. Meanwhile, introvert Maya misses her parents, on active duty in Japan, and just wants some space to herself. At school, Maya joins Robotics Club and Riley bonds with fellow gymnasts. Just when they start to feel at home, their...
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Would you rather wait for love like a flower, or fly toward love like a butterfly? Suiren Shibazeki is often compared to a beautiful flower—but one that grows on the tallest peak of a mountain, forever out of reach. When Suiren develops feelings for the quiet Taichi Kawasumi, however, she doesn’t want to be a distant flower. She’d rather leave her lofty perch and fly toward him like a butterfly. Suiren’s heart feels like it’s going to...
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